“Additionally, members of the Judicial Council and citizens of Utah should be mindful that the costs of defending possible civil rights actions brought as a result of this decision could quickly exceed the costs currently being incurred for interpreter services.”   Litigants without English deserve interpreters | The Salt Lake Tribune.

“There is no shortage of legislation guaranteeing the right to an interpreter for all non-Spanish speakers appearing in a Spanish courtroom. […] The legislation governing such appointments dates back to 1882 and basically opens the door to anyone who states that they speak the languages required.” Nuremberg in Madrid: The Role of Interpreting in the […]

“To borrow from another famous American, Arlo Guthrie, from his famous song Alice’s Restaurant: If just one or two people were involved, they might say that we were crazy; if it was 20 or 30 of us who would do it, they might say it was a conspiracy; but if hundreds or thousands, imagine: thousands […]

The American Translators Association is conducting a survey to rank the knowledge, skills and abilities a translator needs in order to provide competent professional translation services. The survey is based on four ATA focus groups.The information collected will be used to develop a translator’s model job description that can serve as a benchmark throughout the […]

It is for a good purpose. And it is also a recognition of efforts, sacrifices made and struggles overcome in the field of linguistics, translation and interpreting. You can vote for up to 3 of the candidates. The winners will be invited to donate their prize money to a charity of their choosing. Go on […]

“Among foreign cultural institutes and publishers, the traditional American aversion to literature in translation is known as ‘the 3 percent problem.’”   Translation as Ambassador – Publishing and National Pride – NYTimes.com.

“While both interpreters and translators convert one language into another, interpreters work with the spoken word, and translators the written word. But choosing this occupation means learning more than a foreign language; you also must thoroughly understand the subject you’re communicating about.”   Best Careers 2011: Interpreter/Translator – US News and World Report.     […]

” The case shows some of the challenges lawyers face when trying to get clients ready for trial — whether that means hitting the consignment shop for decent clothes for an impoverished client or telling wealthy clients to leave the bling at home.” Murder Defendant’s Tattoos Covered for Trial – NYTimes.com. For Chele, the cosmetologist, […]

“The documentary also includes interviews with author Joshua Wolf Shenk, who wrote Lincoln’s Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness.”   Small Firm Business – Film Confronts Depression Among Lawyers.   Abraham Lincoln struggled with depression throughout his life, yet managed a successful legal career and ascended to presidency of the United […]